This content was originally posted by: return_to_hades
@Genie
At least I was unaware of the existence of Modi's wife.
Everything that I always heard was that Rahul Gandhi and Modi were confirmed
bachelors. It may be an obscurely known fact, but it would be wrong to assume it is a well-known fact.
I am not sure how vested you are in Indian politics but anyone who has followed Modi since 2002 and even before would have not missed the front page headlines in National newspapers and channels where it was acknowledged that Modi had a child bride who he has no contact with for the past 45 years. This time he has addressed his marital status - that is fact . Rest was well known and easily accessible to anyone who tried looking for it.
I am sure for many people this is a non-issue. Modi's
marital status is irrelevant to his capabilities as a political leader. For
many people his focus on national service over his personal life is actually a commendable
factor. However, you have to understand that this still does matter to others. On
a personal level I am uncomfortable with the fact that his wife is an obscure
fact. It does bother me that he abandoned his wife. I'm sure there are many
people like me out there. That doesn't mean Modi is a bad person at all. And yes
Congress is totally playing a game with people like me who are uncomfortable with
such issues. Congress is indeed playing a dirty game to discredit Modi. But it
is a matter, and it is a grey matter as people have to think through and decide
what is more important to them.
@Bold - debatable. And totally caters to awareness about Modi or Indian politics.
From a purely legal perspective. Modi has done absolutely
nothing wrong. There is no legal compulsion to disclose marital status. Even
from certain ethical standpoint there is no need to acknowledge a paper
relationship.
I don't see him abandoning his wife. They both were equal victims of a social evil , where for whatever social reasons they were forced into this illegal practice. In a period of 3 months , she has stayed with him for 3 days , where he made it clear to her that he doesn't want to stay married. Gave her an out and also encouraged her to educate herself. Then both of them went out on their own path. She is a retired successful govt teacher and he went on to be a 3 time CM.
Both him and his wife has maintained no marital bed was shared , documented since 2002.
His campaign has been about being a single man who has no domestic life, hence his sole focus would be on India. 45 years of estrangement and 3 terms as the most powerful man in Gujarat , still he has not being known to horde for his family. Feel free to judge him on his political career or his ideologies. But why blame a 17 year old child marriage victim for seeking an out from the social evil. He should have gone before marriage or not , is circumstantial and reeks of unfair judgmental. His marriage was and is illegal by Indian Constitution.
It is actually bold of him to mention this when he had a legal out. he did this before elections, knowing well the headlines would cover his personal life. So where is he wrong? He chose to out this information, was not forced or legally obliged. So where is the questioning of lying or hiding. He actually brought all the transparency about his life on the table , before the elections.
Edited by charminggenie - 10 years ago
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